MEN IGNATIAN – In recent decades, purgatory has come to occupy a more marginal place within Catholic spirituality—viewed by some primarily as a place of suffering, by others as a source of superstition, and largely ignored by many. In his recent book, Soul-Making by Grace, Fr. Matthew Hendzel argues for the continuing relevance of purgatory within...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN: Click on the above heading for more information and registration. “I have come that they might have life and have it to the fullest.” (John 10:10) Living fully as human beings is difficult when we have experienced hurts that lead to false beliefs which keep us from finding true...
MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN – Fr. John O'Brien will lead this retreat on the theme of Holy Week, exploring in particular the road from acclamation to condemnation, and the ways in which the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus animate our lives today. We are called to accompany Christ and enter into his Paschal Mystery with him, and...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN & WOMEN: A day of reflection on the visions and experiences of mediaeval mystic, Julian of Norwich, exploring her relationship with Jesus Christ, and reflecting upon how her journey with him can help us shape our own. Facilitated by: Fr. Michael Knox, SJ
MEN & WOMEN - These days of retreat provide silence and solitude for entering more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. Please note no dinner is served Thursday. Orientation is at 7:45 pm, evening Mass of the Lord's Supper is at 8:00 pm. This retreat ends on Easter Sunday after...
WOMEN IGNATIAN - This Ignatian retreat on resilience invites participants to receive resilience not first as a personal achievement, but as a grace given by God and nurtured through relationship with God. Through prayer and reflection, retreatants are helped to notice how resilience grows as they learn to remain faithful in moments of struggle, discouragement,...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN & WOMEN: Click on the above heading for more information and registration. "Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?” Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the opportunity to share your...
MEN 12 STEP - Come and join us for a journey that will take you through the 12 Steps of recovery (AA) allowing you to strengthen a deeper spirituality within yourself. This retreat tends to be ecumenical with many non-Catholics in attendance. This is truly a spiritual approach for everyone. Facilitated by Fr. Jim Kelly...
MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN - “A Jesuit Guide to the Stars” explores the deep connection between Ignatian spirituality and the cosmos. Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Vatican astronomer and storyteller of the heavens, will lead a journey through the night sky and a contemplation of scientific truth in the service of faith. Facilitated by Brother Guy...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN & WOMEN: We proclaim that Christ is indeed risen from the dead – not merely as a spirit, but in a body that his disciples could see and touch. He shares a meal, invites Thomas to place his finger in the wounds of his hands and side, and makes his...
WOMEN 12 STEP - Come and join us for a journey that will take you through the 12 Steps of recovery (AA) allowing you to strengthen a deeper spirituality within yourself. This retreat tends to be ecumenical with many non-Catholics in attendance. This is truly a spiritual approach for everyone. Facilitated by Kathy Dempsey and...
MEN 12 STEP - Come and join us for a journey that will take you through the 12 Steps of recovery (AA) allowing you to strengthen a deeper spirituality within yourself. This retreat tends to be ecumenical with many non-Catholics in attendance. This is truly a spiritual approach for everyone. Facilitated by Nada Conic and...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN: Click on the above heading for more information and registration. Charisms are special gifts of the Holy Spirit which are bestowed on individuals for the good of others, the needs of the world, and in particular for the building up of the Church.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 799-800) ...
WOMEN IGNATIAN - When the Holy Spirit came upon Jesus’ disciples, it freed them from fear and filled them with a bold, loving purpose. This retreat is an invitation to enter that same movement from fear to freedom. Through silence and prayer, we will contemplate and seek the Holy Spirit’s transforming gifts. Facilitated by Fr....
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN & WOMEN: The experience of Pentecost moved the disciples from fearful hiding to bold proclamation of the Good News, generous sharing with others in community and a radically new understanding of who God is. In his book “Reaching Out,” Henri Nouwen offers insight into this threefold movement of the Holy Spirit:...
MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN - What is an Ignatian retreat? In simple terms, it’s a chance to step out of the usual pace of life and spend some intentional time with God. Ignatian spirituality comes from St. Ignatius of Loyola, and it focuses on prayer with Scripture, quiet reflection, and learning to notice how God is...
MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN – Faith is often confused with doctrine or theology but there is little or no actual connection. Faith is trust in the loving kindness and care of God even when the going gets rough. Hope is not optimism; hope is the reward of faith. Want to make this an 8-day retreat experience with Fr....
MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN: These are trying times for many people. Surrounded by darkness, negativity, uncertainty, hatred and violence, many surrender to despair and hopelessness. But the people of God – the Israelites and Christians – have faced all of these challenges many times in the past. We will revisit their stories in Scripture and discover...
WOMEN 12 STEP - Come and join us for a journey that will take you through the 12 Steps of recovery (AA) allowing you to strengthen a deeper spirituality within yourself. This retreat tends to be ecumenical with many non-Catholics in attendance. This is truly a spiritual approach for everyone. Facilitated by ‘to be confirmed”...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN: Click on the above heading for more information and registration. “Be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new man, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4: 23-24) Lasting change comes through spiritual renewal and the transformation of one’s...
MEN & WOMEN 8 - DAY SILENT RETREAT: At each stage of life, and in altered circumstances, or in times of loss, we experience discomforting change. Such times can make us anxious and fearful. We can lose a sense of identity and experience challenges to faith and trust. We sometimes find ourselves in the “mists...
MEN & WOMEN RETREAT: An individually directed retreat provides participants with a sacred space for silence, prayer and spiritual renewal all in a peaceful environment for eight days. You will benefit from all the usual Manresa amenities: silence, a private room, all meals, daily celebration of the Eucharist, and access to the grounds at their...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN: Click on the above heading for more information and registration. “Be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new man, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4: 23-24) Lasting change comes through spiritual renewal and the transformation of one’s mind,...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN & WOMEN: Click on the above heading to see the flyer for more information and registration. Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?” Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the opportunity...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR WOMEN: Click on the above heading for more information and registration. “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” (Eccl 3:1) Jesus never seemed to hurry. He always made time to be with people and to be alone with the Father in prayer. Time is...
MEN & WOMEN IGNATIAN – The Sermon on the Mount as found in the Gospel of Matthew summarizes Jesus’ moral teachings. In some way it can be compared to the famous 1963 speech “I Have a Dream” by Rev. Martin Luther King. King who obviously was inspired by Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount 2000 years ago,...
Click on the above heading for our Flyer. Please join us for our Annual BBQ! With appreciation and gratitude for another successful year. Enjoy music on our beautiful grounds. Walk our Labyrinth, Rosary Lane, Trails and visit our new Marian Shrine! ENJOY HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS & SALADS. Please bring your own lawn chairs & picnic...
MEN 12 STEP – Come and join us for a journey that will take you through the 12 Steps of recovery (AA) allowing you to strengthen a deeper spirituality within yourself. This retreat tends to be ecumenical with many non-Catholics in attendance. This is truly a spiritual approach for everyone. Facilitated by David Boire and our...
DAY OF REFLECTION FOR MEN & WOMEN: As autumn arrives, we have this time for a quiet reflection on our longings, our hungers, our desires. What is it that I yearn for in my life? What have I always wanted? Do I dream of things long gone? The Psalms can help us clarify, or perhaps distill,...
MEN 12 STEP – Come and join us for a journey that will take you through the 12 Steps of recovery (AA) allowing you to strengthen a deeper spirituality within yourself. This retreat tends to be ecumenical with many non-Catholics in attendance. This is truly a spiritual approach for everyone. Facilitated by Mildred Frank and our...
